Deceased
Hassan Mohamed YOUSSEF
Demographics
60y, male
Coroner
Deputy State Coroner Linton
Date of death
2018-11-08
Finding date
2021-08-06
Cause of death
Complications of gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to cirrhosis of the liver secondary to hepatitis B
AI-generated summary
Hassan Mohamed Youssef, a 60-year-old sentenced prisoner, died from gastrointestinal haemorrhage complications secondary to cirrhosis from hepatitis B. He presented with multiple serious pre-existing conditions including oesophageal varices, ischaemic heart disease, and uncontrolled diabetes. In prison, his medication compliance improved significantly compared to community care, and he received excellent comprehensive medical support including specialist gastroenterology and cardiology input. He experienced major bleeding episodes managed by urgent hospital transfers and endoscopic banding procedures. The coroner found his prison medical care was equal to or better than community care, with no issues contributing to his death. While the Royal Prerogative of Mercy was not considered despite terminal illness status, parole denial was appropriate given community safety concerns. Clinical lessons include the importance of ensuring medication compliance in complex patients and proactive management of known variceal risk.
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Procedures
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